EDI - CPT

R6 336 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R12 949
Typical prices: R15 045-R21 267
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Fri 9/10Fri 16/10
EDI - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 336
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/9
EDI - CPT • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R15 646 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16
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6:00 - 22:10
EDI
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CPT
15h 10m
1 stop
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0:10 - 9:20
CPT
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EDI
34h 10m
1 stop
R12 949Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24
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19:00 - 7:35
EDI
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CPT
34h 35m
2 stops
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23:00 - 19:40
CPT
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EDI
22h 40m
1 stop
R13 550Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:00 - 22:10
EDI
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CPT
15h 10m
1 stop
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0:10 - 13:10
CPT
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EDI
38h 00m
1 stop
R13 745Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 18
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21:40 - 17:30
EDI
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CPT
42h 50m
3 stops
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0:10 - 8:50
CPT
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EDI
33h 40m
2 stops
R13 794Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24
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22:35 - 21:00
EDI
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CPT
20h 25m
1 stop
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23:00 - 19:40
CPT
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EDI
22h 40m
1 stop
R13 891Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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7:30 - 7:35
EDI
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CPT
22h 05m
2 stops
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11:30 - 13:30
CPT
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EDI
28h 00m
1 stop
R13 907Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 24
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7:30 - 7:35
EDI
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CPT
22h 05m
2 stops
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23:00 - 10:20
CPT
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EDI
37h 20m
1 stop
R13 940Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:00 - 7:35
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CPT
23h 35m
2 stops
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11:30 - 13:30
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EDI
28h 00m
1 stop
R13 956Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24
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6:00 - 7:35
EDI
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CPT
23h 35m
2 stops
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23:00 - 19:40
CPT
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EDI
22h 40m
1 stop
R14 005Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 24
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17:55 - 17:30
EDI
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CPT
22h 35m
2 stops
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0:10 - 11:20
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EDI
36h 10m
1 stop
R14 054Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town departing in October.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R15 223 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R22 957 and R20 634 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightR6 336
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town was R6 336 for a one-way ticket and R12 949 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Edinburgh you will be using Edinburgh Turnhouse. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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6,7
British AirwaysOverall score based on 8102 reviews
6,4Food
7,7Crew
6,9Boarding
6,8Comfort
6,4Entertainment
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The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

6,0 GoodJane, Mar 2026
EDI - LHR
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The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

No WiFi working on either flight. No leg room at all, the seat in front of me left dents in my knees. If I put the tray down, it was so low it was propped up by my knees. (I’m only 182.9 cm) I’m usually cool on planes, but the planes were both hot during taxi and take-off.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

On time. Clean. Efficient. Just what is required for the short hop.

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

BA have long since lost their way. They are a budget airline without the budget fares. Everything from booking to boarding to flying to arrival is just plain ordinary. I fly BA if the only alternative is Ryanair who are even worse. Otherwise we fly KLM or Lufthansa who are so much better.

Denied boarding passes for connecting flight. Missed connection as a result. Customer services T5 Heathrow airport vile, arrogant people who lied to us and threatened us.

Flight was 1 hour 40 minutes late in departure. My luggage was left at Heathrow but is being delivered today. All things considered, it was a good flight.

Flight on time. Food was poor - low quality and hard to eat due to poor layout

Flight Beverly delayed and communication around that was poor. The actual boarding was lengthy and confusing.

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